Leading With Insight: Why Executive Pastors Need A Unified ChMS
Disconnected systems and scattered spreadsheets are costing your church more than money—they’re clouding your ministry impact. See how Church At The Mill unified their tools to gain clarity, save time, and disciple more effectively.
When the Movement Moves In: How to Keep Your Church from Becoming an Institution
The truth is, buildings don’t kill movements—comfort does. A permanent space is a blessing, but it’s also a test. The question is whether you’ll let the walls close in around you, or whether you’ll keep leading your people to live like pioneers. If you want your church to stay alive, agile, and risk-taking, you have to fight for it. Because the movement doesn’t stop when you move in… it stops when you stop moving.
You Will Never Regret Investing in the Next Generation
Great leaders don’t just build—they pour into others. Here’s how to invest in young leaders and leave a legacy that lasts.
You Don’t Need a Title to Be a Leader: Lead Where You Are
Stop waiting for a promotion. Leadership isn’t about titles—it’s about posture. Learn how to step up, add value, and lead with influence no matter your role.
You Can’t Microwave Trust: How Leaders Really Earn It
You can’t microwave trust. Explore why steady, consistent leadership earns loyalty and fuels lasting influence. Check out lesson #16 from Tim Steven’s 40 lessons in 40 years of ministry.
I Asked My Adult Kids What It Was Like to Grow Up in a Pastor’s Home — This is What They Said
What’s it like growing up in a ministry home? Tim Stevens sits down with his four adult kids to talk candidly about life, faith, and family behind the scenes of church leadership on The LeadingSmart Podcast.
Sometimes the Most Strategic Thing You Can Do Is Say No
Let’s get this straight: Saying no doesn’t make you mean. It makes you wise. Saying yes to everything in ministry leads to burnout and mission drift. Learn why strategic leaders say no—and how a “stop doing” list can refocus your church.
Ministry Is Emotional. Marriage Is Messy. Here’s How We’ve Made It Work.
After 35 years of marriage and 40 years in ministry, Tim and Faith Stevens share what’s helped them stay healthy, connected, and on the same team—even through cross-country moves, career changes, and seasons of exhaustion. Tune into season 2: episode 3 of The LeadingSmart Podcast here.
When People Leave Your Church (And It Feels Personal)
When people leave your church, it can feel deeply personal—especially for pastors who lead with their whole heart. In this blog, I share honest, hard-won wisdom on navigating the pain of ministry departures without losing yourself in the process.
Overcoming an Identity Crisis in Ministry
After 40 years in ministry—including 20 at one church—Tim Stevens shares hard-won lessons about longevity, avoiding burnout, and knowing when it’s time to move on. Tune into season 2: episode 2 of The LeadingSmart Podcast here.